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Welcome to our Oregon News category, where we bring you the latest and most relevant news stories from the beautiful state of Oregon. From the stunning Pacific coastline to the rugged Cascade Mountains, Oregon is home to a wealth of natural beauty, diverse communities, and exciting cultural events.

PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a major step forward for aquatic inclusivity, Oregon announced this week that all public swimming pools will be required to employ at least one certified drag queen lifeguard during Pride Month. The new program, officially known as the Aquatic...

Portland Celebrates 10 Years Of Solving Mental Health By Ignoring It

PORTLAND, Ore. — Standing alongside state and federal law enforcement partners at a packed press conference Tuesday morning, Multnomah County officials proudly announced the successful completion of Portland's ten-year strategy for addressing mental illness by doing almost nothing about it. "Today...

Ted Nugent Slams Oregon’s Proposed Hunting Ban IP28 During Fox News Interview

Oregon's absolutely insane and controversial Initiative Petition 28 has sparked fierce debate across the state, but now the conversation is reaching far beyond Oregon's borders. This week, rock musician, longtime hunting advocate, and outdoors television personality Ted Nugent joined Fox News to...

Popular Secret Beach Pullout Near Brookings Closing to Parking June 22

One of the most frequently used roadside stopping points along Oregon's southern coast is about to undergo a significant change. Beginning June 22, visitors heading to Secret Beach and portions of the Oregon Coast Trail will no longer be able to park at a well-known gravel pullout located along...

The Mystery Of Fauna Frey Remains Unsolved Six Years After She Vanished In Oregon

Six years ago this month, Fauna Frey left her home in Dexter and headed toward Southern Oregon. She never came back. What began as a trip to visit friends and honor the memory of her recently deceased brother has become one of Oregon's most haunting unsolved missing person cases. Six years after...
Man Downtown Portland Waving Machete Could Use a Hug

Man Downtown Portland Waving Machete Could Use a Hug

A man in downtown Portland, spotted waving a machete in the air and passionately arguing with a lamppost, appears to be in dire need of a hug, according to multiple witnesses who observed the situation with a mix of concern and understanding. "He wasn't really...

Eugene Voted Most Likely to Smell Like Weed Before 9 AM

Eugene Voted Most Likely to Smell Like Weed Before 9 AM

In a nationwide study that absolutely no one asked for, Eugene, Oregon, has taken home the prestigious title of “Most Likely to Smell Like Weed Before 9 AM.” The study, conducted by the National Scent Awareness Coalition (NSAC), found that 87% of residents and...

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